Thirty years ago, some of us predicted that mutual growth mergers would become a prominent megatrend in the higher education industry. Instead, we witnessed a broad range of institutions that faced impending liquidation. Some of these fragile colleges were pressured to merge with somewhat stronger institutions which, in some cases, ironically, ended up closing after […]
Headlining UB Tech® 2019 are four prominent speakers who will address a diversity of cutting-edge topics for attendees. The conference will be held June 10-12 in Orlando.
The Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research and Reform at Penn State provides yet another example of the higher ed community’s push to eliminate hazing, sexual assault and other dangerous behaviors at fraternities and sororities.
This moment in our history may seem like the most divisive of our lives. We seem unable to agree on fundamental values and facts. The meaning of citizenship and identity seems to be at risk, as if it’s all about to come apart at the seams. But let’s not forget that the American republic has […]
More often than not, a university president’s inauguration prompts committees to narrowly focus on ways to spotlight the new leader and their accomplishments. Yet organizers often forget about the community this person will lead. The ceremony, of course, represents the president’s assumption of office. But it also signifies an opportunity to honor the community’s past […]
